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Oct. 18, 2015
Curry retires from service, ending career spanning more than three decades

After more than 30 years of service to the Air National Guard, Chaplain (Col.) Thomas Curry was officially retired in a ceremony here June 6.Brig. Gen. Steven P. Bullard, chief of staff for Headquarters, Kentucky Air National Guard, praised Curry for his dedication to the unit, addressing an
Oct. 18, 2015
123rd Airman receives award for rendering aid to accident victims in Florida

A pararescueman from the Kentucky Air National Guard received a Community Service Award from the Okaloosa Country, Fla., Sheriff's Department May 20 for his actions in rendering assistance to injured motorists following a multi-vehicle traffic accident there.The pararescueman, who is assigned
Oct. 17, 2015
Kentucky Air National Guard advances eco-lighting with new technology

The 123rd Airlift Wing recently took a step forward in environmentally friendly technology with two new lighting projects.The addition of more efficient fluorescent lighting across the base and LED lighting on the flight line promise to improve visibility while reducing energy consumption and saving
Oct. 17, 2015
Davis retires after more than 35 years of service

After more than 35 years of service to the Kentucky Air National Guard, Chief Master Sgt. William K. Davis was officially retired in a ceremony here May 16.As the component maintenance flight chief of the 123rd Maintenance Squadron, Davis was responsible for providing safe and reliable maintenance
Oct. 17, 2015
Delegation from Djibouti visits Kentucky Air Guard

A delegation of military officials from the Republic of Djibouti visited the Kentucky Air National Guard Base Sept. 17 to receive briefs on the 123rd Airlift Wing mission, tour multiple units and experience a training sortie aboard a Kentucky C-130 Hercules aircraft.While here, the Djiboutians
Sept. 11, 2015
Kentucky Air Guard trains new Security Forces Augmentees

The 123rd Security Forces Squadron recently held a five-day Security Forces Augmentee training event for 10 Airmen from different job specialties spanning multiple units within the 123rd Airlift Wing.Security Forces Augmentee training is designed to take Airmen outside of their career fields and
Sept. 4, 2015
Family Day to feature obstacle course, car show, games and crafts

The 123rd Airlift Wing, in partnership with the Airman and Family Readiness Office and the Key Volunteer Group, will sponsor Family Day here during the September Unit Training Assembly.Events will include a classic car show, a C-130 static display, and children's activities like a bounce house,
Aug. 31, 2015
Kentucky Air National Guard special tactics troops recall Katrina evacuations

Chief Master Sgt. Pat Malone had seen a lot in his 23 years as a pararescueman for the U.S. military, including dicey combat extractions in Iraq and Afghanistan and more than a decade's worth of civilian search-and-rescue missions in Alaska.But none of it prepared him for the devastation he saw
Aug. 1, 2015
Weekend program creates Strong Bonds for Airmen, families

The 123rd Airlift Wing Chaplain's Office is hosting two Strong Bonds communications-skills events in downtown Louisville Aug. 14-16 for Kentucky Guard members and their families.The couples' conference, "7 Habits for Highly Effective Military Families," and the individuals conference, "Got Your
Aug. 1, 2015
Combat controller earns Bronze Star Medal for actions supporting U.S. Central Command

A combat controller from the Kentucky Air National Guard's 123rd Special Tactics Squadron was awarded the Bronze Star Medal here June 6 for meritorious service while deployed to Southwest Asia and Northwest Africa, where he engaged enemy forces and deterred their advances.Master Sgt. Benjamin was

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